Education

By Louis Llovio
August 25, 2023

A college president who almost didn't go to college

As a young woman, St. Petersburg native Tonjua Williams got an opportunity and has turned it into a career and a calling.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
August 24, 2023

$300K career skills program sets out to triple next year's impact

A career training program partnership between CareerSource Suncoast and State College of Florida seeks to expand its reach.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
August 15, 2023

USF college students set to return — with global flair

USF had a $6 billion impact on the Tampa Bay region in the last study, the possible equivalent of hosting 15 Super Bowls.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 13, 2023

Indiana investor pays $30.2 million for Naples apartments

In the week's top commercial real estate news, an Atlanta developer is building charter schools, a plot ripe for multifamily is on the market south of Sarasota and the symphony heads to the mall.

Florida

By Jim Stinson
August 10, 2023

Pasco college promises to add 200 nurses in region

St. Leo University says it can produce 200 nurses in five years.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
August 8, 2023

Bradenton champion known for blues festival, public market dies

Johnette Isham was remembered as a leader who didn't let a challenge get in the way.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
August 3, 2023

New FGCU president aims to carry on predecessor’s momentum

Aysegul Timur’s steady rise in higher education has led her to a career-defining leadership moment.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
July 31, 2023

Skills training program in Bradenton graduates 78 students

The program included middle and high school students who had access to a career fair, six-week internships and mentoring.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
July 27, 2023

Sailing school company promotes internally for new CFO

Offshore Sailing School turns 60 years old next year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
July 18, 2023

Tampa-based education consulting firm hires former Hillsborough leader

A former Hillsborough County Public Schools superintendent will help Strategos Group on education consultancy.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
July 17, 2023

Tampa school's former business manager sentenced in $1.1M tuition scam

The Largo man was charged by federal prosecutors for scheming to move tuition payments into personal accounts and giving false information to get more than $1 million in mortgages.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
June 27, 2023

Sarasota-Manatee educational foundation receives $30,000 grant

The funding is expected to expand Gamma Xi Boulé's summer internship program.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 13, 2023

USF gets approval for $340 million for on-campus stadium

The university's trustees voted to approve a funding plan Tuesday that will make a long sought football stadium on the school's Tampa campus a reality.